Victor Davis Hanson looks at how three events – the American intervention in Libya, the failure to maintain a military presence in Iraq, and the lack of follow-through on the Syrian “red line – led to the present instability in the Middle East.

Victor Davis Hanson examines the factors that have led to a decline in the quality – and an increase in the cost – of American higher education over the past several decades.

Victor Davis Hanson explains the dangers inherent in Donald Trump’s presidential bid – and why it would also be a mistake for Republicans to ignore his supporters.

Victor Davis Hanson explains the fundamentals of deterrence, looks at historical examples of its failures and successes, and examines how the Obama Administration has failed to use the strategy.

Victor Davis Hanson provides a series of New Year’s Resolutions for a politically correct America.

Victor Davis Hanson examines the fallout from the recent terror attack in San Bernardino and how it is shaping the 2016 presidential election.

Victor Davis Hanson surveys the history of missile defense initiatives and considers how the technology will have to adapt to new national security threats.

Victor Davis Hanson looks at the recent controversies attending free speech and political correctness on college campuses.

Victor Davis Hanson looks at the increasing tensions between rural Americans and their urban cousins and considers the implications for the nation’s politics and culture.

Victor Davis Hanson pulls away from the media’s stories du jour to examine the broader trends shaping the 2016 presidential election.